The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 25,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.2
165.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.88 %

General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft